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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.19, 1,675.59 and 690.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.19, 1,675.59 and 690.23 is: 952.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.19 : 1,675.59 = 690.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.19/1,675.59 = 690.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.19x = 1,675.59 × 690.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.19x = 1,156,542.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,542.49/1,214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.52

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